Shipping Buttons--- How to make shipping cheaper... - We Make Zines2015-03-31T22:47:06Zhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/forum/topics/shipping-buttons-how-to-make-shipping-cheaper?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI pin buttons to cardstock th…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2013-06-08:2288844:Comment:3614582013-06-08T14:42:10.765ZAlex Wrekkhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/alexwrekk
<p>I pin buttons to cardstock that s folded over then wrap that in a small bit of tissue paper, then put that in these small paper shop bags. Then I put them in manilla envelopes that I cut in half and that pretty much evens them out.</p>
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<p>I find that every post office is different. If you make it too still with cardboard some will call it "unmachinable" I has to be able to bend a certain amount, but I don't go to the post office any more because I'm always at my shop. I use paypal…</p>
<p>I pin buttons to cardstock that s folded over then wrap that in a small bit of tissue paper, then put that in these small paper shop bags. Then I put them in manilla envelopes that I cut in half and that pretty much evens them out.</p>
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<p>I find that every post office is different. If you make it too still with cardboard some will call it "unmachinable" I has to be able to bend a certain amount, but I don't go to the post office any more because I'm always at my shop. I use paypal shipping and another program to ship things and it's always been 1.69 including delivery confirmation for between 1-3 ounces because it ships as a package and not as an envelope. I find that people are generally ok with paying that for shipping of a button or two if the get confirmation of their shipment and can track it online.</p>
<p>The international prices are what kills me. It cost $6.55 to send a 1 ounce package. that is totally ridiculous.</p> Thanks for your help.I'm tryi…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2013-05-26:2288844:Comment:3602122013-05-26T05:11:30.123Zzeraph dylanhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/alchemistscloset
<p>Thanks for your help.I'm trying this now, although its still a process. The post office wasnt very happy with my last envelope, but I finally got the shipping cost for a button to under a dollar. Now I just have to hope it actually gets there!</p>
<p>Thanks for your help.I'm trying this now, although its still a process. The post office wasnt very happy with my last envelope, but I finally got the shipping cost for a button to under a dollar. Now I just have to hope it actually gets there!</p> Yes, I use cardboard envelope…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2013-05-04:2288844:Comment:3582682013-05-04T15:18:44.757ZNovadon Moonhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/NovadonMoon
<p>Yes, I use cardboard envelopes now, but my friend used to bring me envelopes from work which were just really thick paper and they worked well too.</p>
<p>Glad I could help!</p>
<p>Yes, I use cardboard envelopes now, but my friend used to bring me envelopes from work which were just really thick paper and they worked well too.</p>
<p>Glad I could help!</p> Novadon Moon, Thank you! This…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2013-05-03:2288844:Comment:3582112013-05-03T15:45:58.242Zzeraph dylanhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/alchemistscloset
<p>Novadon Moon, Thank you! This was what I was wondering about. I assume you use a cardboard envelope? I'm going to start doing this.</p>
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<p>xx,</p>
<p>Dylan</p>
<p>Novadon Moon, Thank you! This was what I was wondering about. I assume you use a cardboard envelope? I'm going to start doing this.</p>
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<p>xx,</p>
<p>Dylan</p> I make buttons and ship them…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2013-05-03:2288844:Comment:3582082013-05-03T15:15:16.291ZNovadon Moonhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/NovadonMoon
<p>I make buttons and ship them in a sturdy envelope with no padding - this makes it 'machinable' and therefore a lower cost. So far they have always arrive safely, even when shipping internationally </p>
<p>I make buttons and ship them in a sturdy envelope with no padding - this makes it 'machinable' and therefore a lower cost. So far they have always arrive safely, even when shipping internationally </p> You should ask Alex Wrekk abo…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2013-04-22:2288844:Comment:3569612013-04-22T17:39:16.961ZHeather Wreckagehttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/Heather
<p>You should ask Alex Wrekk about this since they own Portland Button Works.</p>
<p>You should ask Alex Wrekk about this since they own Portland Button Works.</p>